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are we normalising abuse in later life?
In this week's episode, we explore how ageism, often subtle and unintentional, shapes the way abuse is recognised and responded to when the victim is older. From normalised harm to compassionate ageism, we examine the biases that can leave older victims invisible within the very systems designed to protect them.
In this episode we cover:
Why abuse doesn't become less serious simply because the victim is older and how societal assumptions about frailty and decline can minimise harm
The normalisation of abuse in later life, including how violence or coercion can be misframed as "family stress"…
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